Dress for Success

This presentation gives general guidelines for dress to project the best professional image
Why dress for success ?
--Your knowledge and Experience will speak for itself.
--Make the first impression.
--Project professionalism

Transcript of "Dress for Success"

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By VanSight

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Why Dress for Success? Your knowledge and experience should speak for itself. However your appearance is the first impression you make. you should want it to project professionalism. Your personal style will of course play a role in what you decide to wear. Staying within generally accepted guidelines for professional dress is the best way to project a professional image. 3

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Business or Business Casual?  Typically, “business” events would be job interviews, meetings with superiors, or meetings with clients.  “Business casual” events may be pre-interview dinners or meetings with colleagues.  Every company’s definition of “business” and “business casual” is different, so be sure to ask or read the company’s printed dress code. 4

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A mans business suit must be……..  100% wool  A two or three button jacket with exact matching trousers  Solid navy or charcoal gray, or a muted pinstripe pattern suit of either color  Tailored to fit you properly 6

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A Man’s Dress Shirt Should Be 100% Cotton Long sleeved Either point or spread collar Either barrel or French cuffs White, light blue or ecru (off white) 7

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A Man’s Shoes Should Be . . .  All leather, with a small heel and laces  Black or burgundy in color (although black is better for interviews)  In excellent shape and shined 8

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Business Casual Attire for Gentlemen 2 or 3 button sport coat or blazer Dress shirt with or without a tie Dressy polo or turtleneck sweater Dress trousers Loafers or lace up dress shoes 9

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Miscellaneous Tips for Gentlemen Hair should be cut regularly and well groomed Nails should be clean and short Gentlemen should not wear more than one ring per hand, and no earrings or facial piercing should be worn for business attire 11